Ulrich Bechler1,2, Bernhard Springer1, Kilian Rueckl1, Tim Rolvien2, Friedrich Boettner3. 1. Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY, 10021, USA. 2. Department of Orthopedics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20251, Hamburg, Germany. 3. Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY, 10021, USA. boettnerf@hss.edu.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Correct acetabular component positioning improves hip biomechanics, impingement free range of motion and may lead to a reduced risk of postoperative dislocation. The C-arm is a simple and cost-effective tool for THA in a supine position, however, evaluation of the images can be challenging due to parallax. The current study aimed to investigate whether a software app-based measurement technique can control acetabular component position and leg length in anterior THA. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Ninety-three patients with end-stage osteoarthritis aged 65.2 ± 9.6 years (range 30-86 years) were included in this prospective study. All patients underwent direct anterior THA using a Hana orthopedic surgery table. C-arm imaging and an iPad software app were used to determine intraoperative acetabular anteversion, inclination and leg length discrepancy. The app provides a measuring tool that is applied to intraoperative c-arm images. The intraoperative measurements were compared to the measurements of standard postoperative AP-pelvis radiographs. RESULTS: Intraoperative software app-based anteversion measurements averaged 20.5° (range 16.0° to 24.0°) compared to 20.9° (range 14.7° to 25.6°) postoperatively. Mean intraoperative inclination was 40.5° (range 35° to 48°) compared to postoperative 40.7° (range 35° to 49°). Mean intraoperative leg length discrepancy was 0.9 mm (range - 4-5 mm) compared to postoperative 0.6 mm (range - 5-6 mm). A strong Pearson's correlation was observed between the intraoperative and postoperative measurements for anteversion (r = .701; P < .0001), inclination (r = .816; P < .0001) and leg length discrepancy (r = .542; P < .0001). CONCLUSIONS: The software app used in the current study allowed for a simple and accurate measurement of intraoperative cup position and leg length in direct anterior THA.
INTRODUCTION: Correct acetabular component positioning improves hip biomechanics, impingement free range of motion and may lead to a reduced risk of postoperative dislocation. The C-arm is a simple and cost-effective tool for THA in a supine position, however, evaluation of the images can be challenging due to parallax. The current study aimed to investigate whether a software app-based measurement technique can control acetabular component position and leg length in anterior THA. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Ninety-three patients with end-stage osteoarthritis aged 65.2 ± 9.6 years (range 30-86 years) were included in this prospective study. All patients underwent direct anterior THA using a Hana orthopedic surgery table. C-arm imaging and an iPad software app were used to determine intraoperative acetabular anteversion, inclination and leg length discrepancy. The app provides a measuring tool that is applied to intraoperative c-arm images. The intraoperative measurements were compared to the measurements of standard postoperative AP-pelvis radiographs. RESULTS: Intraoperative software app-based anteversion measurements averaged 20.5° (range 16.0° to 24.0°) compared to 20.9° (range 14.7° to 25.6°) postoperatively. Mean intraoperative inclination was 40.5° (range 35° to 48°) compared to postoperative 40.7° (range 35° to 49°). Mean intraoperative leg length discrepancy was 0.9 mm (range - 4-5 mm) compared to postoperative 0.6 mm (range - 5-6 mm). A strong Pearson's correlation was observed between the intraoperative and postoperative measurements for anteversion (r = .701; P < .0001), inclination (r = .816; P < .0001) and leg length discrepancy (r = .542; P < .0001). CONCLUSIONS: The software app used in the current study allowed for a simple and accurate measurement of intraoperative cup position and leg length in direct anterior THA.
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